To qualify for the Foundation for Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a first-year student in a B.E./B.Tech., 5-year Integrated M.Tech, MBBS, or 5-year Law program for the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Have passed the Intermediate/Higher Secondary/Pre-University/ISC/CBSE or an equivalent examination in 2022 or later with a minimum of 70% marks.
• Have gained admission to a professional degree program based on merit in a state/national level entrance exam or through state-level counseling.
• Maintain a gross annual family income not exceeding ₹3,00,000 from all sources.

Note:

• Financial eligibility considers gross family income, parents' education and occupation, and family living conditions.
• First-generation graduates receive preference.

Required Documents for Income Verification:

• Employees: Mandatory salary slips detailing basic salary, allowances, and deductions, certified by both employer and employee.
• Retirees/Pensioners: Pension statements showing gross monthly pension and supplementary allowances. Documents indicating official status, gross salary at retirement, and employing organization are also needed.
• Business/Self-Employed: Income certificate from a government authority or a copy of the income tax return, along with detailed information about the business.

Successful candidates will receive financial assistance tailored for technology, engineering, and medicine-related courses.

Eligible applicants must upload these primary documents:

• Class 12 marksheet
• Rank certificate
• Counseling letter for seat allotment
• Family income certificate, salary slip (for 3 months), or IT Return Form
• Tuition/Hostel/Mess fees paid receipts
• E-Aadhaar or scanned copy of original Aadhaar

Selected applicants will need to provide these secondary documents:

• Bonafide certificate from college
• Statement of estimated expenses from college
• Bank passbook copy for bank account details confirmation
• Parent declaration document

To apply for the scholarship, follow these steps:

Step 1: Click the 'Apply Now' button and carefully review the details.

Step 2: Click 'Register' and complete the registration form. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)

Step 3: Find the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the page and click it.

Step 4: Fill out the preliminary application form, upload the required documents, and submit.

The Foundation for Excellence selects scholars based on academic performance and family income, following these steps:

• Online application submission
• Verification of academic credentials and family background
• Final selection based on established criteria

Application Deadline: 31st December 2024

• Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Diploma students can apply for lateral entry into B.E. and B.Tech. programs. B.Arch. and BDS students are not eligible.